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Loyalty & Rewards
Delta Tries to Woo Wealthy Flyers With Rewards Program
September 14, 2023

For wealthy travelers, flying is reportedly no longer that important to Delta’s frequent flyer program. The airline had kept its SkyMiles loyalty program linked to flying as its competitors chose a different path: rewarding travelers for spending with their credit cards, The Wall Street Journal...

Retail
Nordstrom Appoints 3 Executives in Merchandising and Store Organizations
September 14, 2023

Nordstrom has made three executive leadership appointments within its merchandising and store organizations. Among these appointments is a newly created role: president of Nordstrom Rack stores, the fashion retailer said in a Wednesday (Sept. 13) press release. The chosen executives will begin their new positions...

Retail
Easier Checkout Drives Conversions, Says Fashion eTailer Revolve
September 14, 2023

Consumers become more price-conscious and hesitant to spend on non-essential or discretionary items when prices rise steadily. They may prioritize essential goods and services while cutting back on luxury or non-urgent purchases. This shift in consumer behavior can pose challenges for businesses, particularly those that...

Retail
Zola, Etsy Explore Ways to Engage Consumers Through Baby Registries 
September 14, 2023

As brands and retailers seek additional avenues to connect with consumers looking to make purchases, Zola, the wedding registry platform, is expanding its reach into the baby market by introducing a new app.  The Zola Baby app has been developed in direct response to customer demand. Over...

Payment Methods
Push to Card Offers Cost, Speed Benefits For Global Money Transfers
September 14, 2023

In the quest to make end-to-end money movement faster, secure and frictionless across borders, Ruben Salazar, Global Head of Visa Direct and Abdul Abdulkerimov, Paysend chairman and co-founder, say simplicity is key. That shared goal is a key part of the reason why Visa and Paysend are strengthening their...

Security & Fraud
How AI Helps Banks Win the Escalating Fraud Arms Race
September 14, 2023

If the pace of innovation today were an athlete, it would be Usain Bolt. That’s how fast the world is changing as new technologies are successfully introduced. But for every great and positive innovation taking place around the world today, there is an equal and...

Delivery
Albertsons Announces 30-Minute Delivery as Grocers Drive Direct Orders
September 14, 2023

With third-party aggregators looking to drive grocery sales, Albertsons Companies is fighting back, offering new options to maintain consumers’ direct digital loyalty. The grocery giant announced Wednesday (Sept. 13) the launch of 30-minute pickup and delivery, calling the service Flash, at more than 2,000 stores...

Security & Fraud
Report: Caesars Entertainment Paid $15 Million Ransom After Cyberattack
September 13, 2023

Caesars Entertainment, the operator of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, reportedly fell victim to a cyberattack during the summer and paid a ransom of approximately $15 million to the hackers. The company is expected to disclose this cyberattack in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...

B2B Payments
Zoho Launches Flexible Billing Platform
September 13, 2023

Zoho has introduced Zoho Billing, an expanded version of its current application, Zoho Subscriptions. The new Zoho Billing is designed to provide growing businesses with greater flexibility in their billing operations, allowing them to experiment with pricing strategies and quickly enter the market, the global technology company...